Under the Quiet Moonlight Series

The end of the year is always a quirky time. 

Everything is so final. 

The close of the busiest time of the business season. 

The end of a big month.

The end of a year.

Yet, at the same time, it's the beginning. 

A fresh start.

A new beginning.

I get quiet during this time. 

I feel myself drawing inward. 

My heart retracing the year and the moments that defined it. 

I always feel as though the business goes on a slight hiatus while I'm resetting. 

This time reminds me of those chilly Pacific Northwest nights. 

Pitch black, but the moon in all it's glory lighting the way.

In that space it's easy to feel as if nothing is happening. 

The earth is so quiet. 

But if you slow enough to pay attention you'll see.

Beneath the quiet exterior, so much is happening. 

Animals awaking to the night.

Coming to life under neath the quiet stillness. 

This time is necessary for the earth to succeed. 

In the same, this time is necessary for me to succeed. 

The quiet brings time to reflect, and find truth. 

Just as you notice signs of life around you.

Chirps of animals.

Scampering little feet.

The fog as you breath out. 

This is when big things happen. 

You awaken to the sunlight, with big bold energy for the day. 

Don't underestimate the quiet. 

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♥ Carin

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UPDATE

I've added a piece to this collection! 

A stunning owl, labradorite, branch and crystal wall hanging! 

From The Bench

The bench has been keeping me so busy these days. 

My inspiration cup is overflowing and it seems that all the coffee in the world wouldn't be enough right now. I'd love to stay and chat with you, but at times like this, I have to keep moving, keep working in hopes that I get it all out before I lose focus. 

Here's a few things I've posted over the last few days. Stay tuned because there is more to come! 

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♥ Carin

Abundance //

I can barely hear my thoughts.

It's so loud now. 

It's hard to hear anything but the rain drumming down on the rich green earth, as I sit on my porch sipping tea. 

Millions of tiny drops, each with their own unique sound. As they pitter patter away, they meld together like a choir singing its most powerful ballad.

The noise is deafening, but beautiful. 

I'm focused on the rain now, as the wind blows a few stray drops towards me. Several of them landing on my uncovered face. 

They are colder than I expect. Piercing my skin with their frigidness, a foreshadowing of the winter to come. 

With no other distractions, I let myself sink into the rain, into the noise.  I notice subtleties about the day. It's fresh scent and the dampness of the air around me. 

I'm reminded of all the good the rain brings. 

How plentiful it is this time of year. 

The streams are rushing now.

The valleys splashing in mud.

The mountain tops getting their first blanket of crisp white snow.

It makes me happy to know there is an ample amount to go around.

Everything is prospering in it's glory.

And I think to myself, what a life it is to have and abundance of resources. 

Enough to prosper, but not in excess.

Enough to grow into your fullest, but not enough to spoil on the riches. 

What would the world be like? 

Would we see less loss? 

Less heartache? 

Maybe I'll know one day, but for now, I'll settle for a good rain, and the rest of my tea.

These one of a kind items are available in the here until sold.

♥ Carin

To Do //

 September is almost over.

October rains have come in the NW.

I feel the cold settle into my bones.

I feel drawn to cuddle more.

I want to drink more tea.

This season is always a contradiction for me. 

Although it is my favorite time of year. It also kicks off my busiest.

I feel like the days are drowning in "To Do" lists.

I have so much on my plate. 

BALANCE.

It's a true art form. 

As we plunge into fall, everything of is getting a makeover.

New charm shop options.

New website.

New fall inspired items. 

Can't wait to show you more! 

♥ Carin

Signs of Fall //

 

I'm loving our evening walks these days.

 

Toting my camera along just in case I find a picture or two I want to snap.

It seems inevitable that I want to snap at least a few.

 

My eyes are wide open these days. I'm seeing beauty everywhere.

I'm noticing the shape of leaves.

The change of the wind.

The colors all around me.

 

So much inspiration.

So much to get me excited.

 

So much to bring back to my bench and my designs.

This picture is just some of what feels inspirational to me right now.

They are signs that the seasons are changing.

 

I'm loving the colors that nature creates.

The shape of the pine cones.

The red of the berries.

 

 

I'm loving the texture, the detail of it all.

 

I am working on pieces inspired by all that I'm seeing.

 

I cannot wait to share them with you!

 

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On a business note, I'm doing a lot of work behind the scenes lately.

 

There are a lot of loose ends to tie up.

Big annual projects that need completing.

 

I've got a lot to do to gear up for Christmas.

 

This week I'll be getting a few new tools to help bring the business up to speed.

 

A new computer which will promptly be put to work editing charm shop listings.

I'll be working on updating the wording, what I'm offering, and officially announcing the 2015 options!

 

Then I'm set to receive my new big girl torch! The excitement is so unreal. I've never had to be so patient for UPS. I've been studying up on the next torch purchase for awhile, and I'm sure you'll hear so much more about it when it arrives. But needless to say it will provide me with the ability to make a much wider array of designs.

 

Good things are happening!

 

♥ Carin